Stanley Fair

06/03/2026

🎶 One epic night. Three great acts. 🎶

Steven Lee Olsen is coming to Stanley Fair on August 22, 2026! Joining him are Riley Taylor Music and The Mix With Carlin Fraser to kick off an incredible night of live music.

By attending, you’re helping support local agriculture and our efforts to build a new show ring for future generations of exhibitors and fairgoers.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.stanleyfair.com/

05/31/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website: https://www.stanleyfair.com/

This new online home will be along side our social media your go-to source for fair information, event details, exhibitor information, registrations, updates, and much more as we gear up for another great year at the fairgrounds.

A huge thank you to Fairs.com for their expertise and support in helping bring this project to life!

Be sure to bookmark the site and check back often. We’re still putting the finishing touches on schedules, entertainment, competitions, and special events, so there are plenty more updates to come in the weeks ahead.

We can’t wait to share what’s in store for the 176th Stanley Fair! 🎡🌾🐴

05/30/2026

We played, we laughed, we got our hands in the dirt, handled some chickens, and even got to use a few power tools! 🐥🌱🔨

It may have been a small crew today, but it was definitely a mighty one—with smiles all around and plenty of learning, laughter, and hands-on fun!

A huge thank you to our incredible Stanley Agricultural Society volunteers, the Provincial Champion Stanley Consolidated School Envirothon Team, and Homestead of Tavis for sharing their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm to make today fun.

05/30/2026

We are kicking off the Agricultural Education Day here at the fairgrounds! Come on over and plant some seeds, learn how about poultry, maple tapping, soil samples etc.

05/29/2026

NEW for the Agricultural Education Day! 🌱🐾🌲

We’re excited to welcome the Stanley Consolidated School Provincial Champion Envirothon Team to the Stanley Fairgrounds!

The team will be hosting a series of fun, interactive educational stations including:

🐾 Wildlife tracks & s**t identification game
🌲 Forestry station featuring a real tree cross section
🌱 Hands-on soil testing activities

Come learn from one of New Brunswick’s top Envirothon teams and explore the world of forestry, wildlife, and soil science through hands-on activities for all ages!

05/28/2026

🐴Here We Grow Again!🌾

The Stanley Fair is proud to announce the return of the Draft Horse Program for 2026 — back for the first time in almost 30 years!

From the tradition, skill, and pride that draft horses bring to the fairgrounds, we’re excited to welcome this beloved agricultural showcase back to the Stanley Fair.

Whether you grew up watching the draft horses or will be seeing them for the very first time, 2026 is shaping up to be a historic year at the fairgrounds. Registration will be available online through our website, with more details, classes, and announcements coming soon!

A special thank you to the Bayview Kubota Bayview Kenworth and the Clydesdale Horse Association of Canada for helping support the return of this exciting program to the Stanley Fair.

📸: Kristina Nason

05/25/2026

🌱🐓🍁 Join us at the 2026 Agricultural Education Day (Free) May 30 12:30-2:30 for a fun hands-on afternoon celebrating agriculture, learning, and community!

This year’s activities include:

🌱 Seed Planting Sessions — get your hands dirty and learn the basics of starting your own plants

🐓 Poultry Care & Husbandry with Billy DeLong— former Reserve Champion of the American Poultry Association (and President of the Stanley Agricultural Society)

🍁 An Interactive Maple Syrup Session with Tavis Marr Marrs Sweet— learn about the sweet tradition of maple syrup production from tree to table! He will also have some of his own stock there for sale!

A great day for kids, families, and anyone interested in agriculture, homesteading, and rural life!

05/21/2026

We’re thrilled to be the 2026 venue, help cultivate the next generation of entertainers🎶 and bring the community together to support them! Give the Nashwaak Idol page a Follow to stay in the loop!

🎤✨ VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🎤

We are SO excited to announce that Nashwaak Idol 2026 will be taking place at the incredible Stanley fair Dance Hall in Stanley, New Brunswick!

This iconic venue is home to the Stanley Fair — recognized as the longest continuously running agricultural fair in North America, with roots dating all the way back to 1851!

For generations, the Stanley Fairgrounds have brought communities together for music, celebrations, agriculture, dances, family events, and unforgettable summer memories. We couldn’t think of a more perfect place to showcase the amazing young talent of Nashwaak Idol. 🎶✨

A huge THANK YOU to the Stanley Fair and everyone involved for generously allowing us to use the Dance Hall space for this year’s event. Community support like this is what keeps local music and youth opportunities alive. ❤️

📅 SAVE THE DATE
🎵 Nashwaak Idol 2026
🗓 July 14, 2026
📍 Stanley Fairgrounds Dance Hall

Registration opens June 1st — stay tuned for performer registration details, judge announcements, sponsor highlights, and more exciting updates coming soon!

05/16/2026

Join us May 30 at the Stanley Fairgrounds for the 2nd Annual Agricultural Education Day! 🌾🐄 Agricultural Education Day

From 12:30–2:30 PM, explore the world of agriculture through hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and interactive learning opportunities. ALL are welcome!

Plus — start your day with the Fundraiser Breakfast supporting the Just Friends Food Bank and Community Resource Centre from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM right at the fairgrounds! 🍳🥞

Celebrating our roots. Growing our future. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌽🫛🥔🌾